1977 Cessna 172N for sale

1977 Cessna 172N

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$105,000
Location laytonsville, MD
Total Time 5,300 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,250 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # N734PK
Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)
ICAO Type C172
✓ Clean NTSB 1 AD ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Avionics/Radios: Garmin G5 horizon Garmin G5 HSI Garmin GMA-350 Audio Panel Garmin GNS430 Gps/nav/com Garmin 255 Digital Nav/Com Garmin GTX-345 ADSB Transponder Flush mount for Ipad mini on right side panel Additional Equipment: Strobe Lights Position Lights Landing Light Beacon Light Pitot Heat

Description

Cessna172N for sale,only 5300 hrs total time since new, well equipped and with a modernized all metal instrument panel overall a very solid aircraft,good maintenance history,complete logbooks and records.

Engine

Approximately 2250TT SMHO on the engine, runs strong, great compression

Propeller

clean, corrosion free air frame, paint is a "7" windshield in great condition, some of the side windows are glazed but can be replaced with new at cost plus labor.

Interior

Interior is a "6" looks ok for its age,left front seat cushion has some ware on it.

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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$105,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 172N

This 1977 Cessna 172N (N734PK) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,300 hours on the airframe. There are currently 58 172N aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $64,000 to $259,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $105,000.

The 172N cruises at 122 kts (226 km/h) with a range of 640 nm (1,185 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.5 GPH (32 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $47/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $130/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 5,300 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 1 airworthiness directive applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,300 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Check 1 AD compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $128 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 172N — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
122 kts (226 km/h)
Max Speed
105 kts (194 km/h)
Range
640 nm (1,185 km)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Useful Load
878 lbs (398 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
8.5 GPH (32 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 172N

Fuel Burn
8.5 GPH
~$55/hr
Variable Cost
$130/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$30,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 172N. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N734PK.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

laytonsville, MD

Seller reported 95 more aircraft in MD →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N734PK against the NTSB accident database.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 172N

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.

2001-23-03 2001-12-27

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172N, 172P, R172K, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172J, and FR172K Airplanes

View full AD →

Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 172N

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Reciprocating Engine FAILED
2025-10-10

EXHAUST VALVE FAILED DUE TO HEAT STRESS, CAUSING LOW COMPRESSION, LOW ENGINE SPEED AND ENGINE VIBRATIONS WHILE AT CRUISE.

Flight Controls BROKEN
2025-09-02

WHILE ON APPROACH TO LAND AT KXBP BASE TO FINAL, THE CFII AND HER STUDENT HEARD A POP IN THE AIRFRAME. THEY NOTICED THE LEFT FLAP WAS "FLAPPING" A LITTLE AND DIDN'T SEEM TO BE SECURED IN THE PROPER CONFIGURATION COMPARED TO THE RH SIDE. THE CFII TO...

Reciprocating Engine CRACKED
2025-06-18

CASE CRACKED AT TOP BASE OF #2 CYLINDER, LEAKING OIL

Landing Gear DEFLATED
2025-04-15

NEW TUBE HAD A SLOW LEAK WHERE STEM REINFORCEMENT PATCH AND MANUFACTURE SEAM INTERSECTED. NOTE: THIS TUBE WAS BRAND NEW AND WAS NEVER ENTERED INTO SERVICE. THE TUBE WAS ALSO NOT A PART OF ANY PRE-ASSEMBLED ASSEMBLY.

Flight Controls DAMAGED
2024-09-12

L/H FLAP BINDING, CAUSING DAMAGE TO L/H FLAP & L/H FLAP DRIVE PULLEY. REPLACED DAMAGED PARTS

Flight Controls FRAYED
2024-09-09

FOUND BOTH AILERON CABLES P/N MC0510105-324 FRAYED AT OUTBOARD PULLEY. AILERON CABLES TSN: 2973.9

Navigation INOPERATIVE
2024-03-21

OFF FLAG INOPERATIVE, FLAG DOES NOT PULL.

Reciprocating Engine DAMAGED
2023-12-16

DURING SB388C, EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE INSPECTION FOUND 4EA PUSH RODS P/N 15F28835-10 & 4EA ROCKERS P/N 17F19357 TO HAVE HEAVY SCUFF - SCORING. ENGINE TT: 2741.1 SINCE FACTORY REBUILT.

Electrical Power FAILED
2023-12-14

VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAIL AFTER 66.2 HOURS OF OPERATION. AFTER REMOVAL FROM AIRCRAFT NOTICED TWO PART NUMBER STICKERS OVERLAPPING EACH OTHER. EACH STICKER HAD DIFFERENT SERIAL NUMBERS TOP S/N 80Y66728 BOTTOM 80X66735

Ignition FAILED
2023-09-30

WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT ACFT EXPERIENCED AND ENGINE STOPPAGE IN FLIGHT. ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH BRIEFLY FOLLOWED BY COMPLETE STOPPAGE. UPON VISUAL EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE MAGNETO IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT NEITHER SET OF POINTS WERE BEING OPENED BY...

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

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